English Shrub Roses
David Austin has spent the last sixty years developing his award-winning English Roses. Combining the delicate charm and wonderful fragrances of the Old Roses with the wider colour range and repeat-flowering nature of modern roses, they are hard to beat for sheer exuberance of flower and scent.
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Elizabeth (Ausmajesty) | English Shrub Rose
Elizabeth (Ausmajesty) is a truly majestic rose, gracing gardens with abundant clusters of large, rosette-shaped blooms that start in a crisp apple blossom pink and mature to a delicate blush white. Elizabeth’s strong, sweet fragrance blends the nostalgic scent of Old Rose and refreshing notes of lemon sherbet. Elizabeth forms a lovely, rounded shape, making it perfect for planting in pots and containers. #davidaustinroses #englishroses #gardeninspiration
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Vanessa Bell (Auseasel) | English Shrub Rose
Vanessa Bell (Auseasel) is a rose of subtle elegance, bringing unique charm and soft colour to the garden. Named after the celebrated artist, Bloomsbury Group founder, and sister to Virginia Woolf, this bushy, upright shrub has a delicate fragrance reminiscent of green tea, lemon, and honey. Its pink-tinged buds open into medium-sized, pale yellow cups, gradually paling to white at the edges and revealing a deep yellow eye. #davidaustinroses #englishgardenroses #gardeninspiration
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Plants for a Yellow Mixed Border | The Poets Wife (Auswhirl)
“The sheer beauty and presence of English rose blooms are so striking that their charm stays in the memory long after their blooms have faded and gone.” Jo Thompson. Featuring The Poets Wife (Auswhirl), this recipe from award-winning Landscaper and Garden Designer Jo Thompson promises to conjure up feelings of sunlight and hope, brightening a border and bringing a smile.
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Boscobel (Auscousin) | English Shrub Rose
Discover the Boscobel (Auscousin) English shrub rose, named after the historic Boscobel House, renowned for its connection to Charles II. This elegant rose forms an upright shrub that thrives in full sunlight, making it perfect for mixed borders, pots, and containers. Its myrrh fragrance blends notes of hawthorn, elderflower, pear, and almond, making it as fragrant as it is beautiful.
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Roald Dahl (Ausowlish) | English Shrub Rose
For gardeners seeking a rose with both beauty and character, the Roald Dahl (Ausowlish) English Shrub Rose is an excellent choice. Its soft orange-red buds open to reveal medium-sized, cupped rosettes in perfect apricot hues, evoking the iconic peach from James and the Giant Peach. With a delightful fruity Tea fragrance, this robust and healthy rose matures into an attractive, rounded shrub with few thorns.
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Pink Rose | Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord)
In May 2025, Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord) was honoured as the World’s Favourite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies, a distinction decided by rose lovers across 40 countries. Since its introduction in 1986, this elegant rose has quietly captured the hearts of gardeners everywhere. Named after the iconic garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, it perfectly embodies the spirit of the classic English garden, blending structure with softness, colour with scent.
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Pink Rose | Olivia Rose Austin (Ausmixture)
Olivia Rose Austin (Ausmixture) is a rose of beauty and charm, combining elegance with resilience. The delicate buds unfurl into perfectly cupped rosettes of soft, mid-pink, releasing a light to medium fruity fragrance that lingers gently in the air. Named after the daughter of David J.C. Austin and granddaughter of David C.H. Austin, this English rose brings a sense of timeless appeal to every garden it graces. #davidaustinroses #gardeninginspiration #englishgardenroses
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Emma Bridgewater® (Ausb44a16) English Shrub Rose
Kaleidoscopic displays of coral pink, apricot, mauve, and lilac, set upon a strong, repeat-flowering shrub rose, inspired by the captivating pottery of Emma Bridgewater. At this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we unveiled our latest English rose, Emma Bridgewater. In collaboration with the celebrated potter, the release was accompanied by an equally charming Emma Bridgewater Mug, the perfect pairing for tea in the garden.
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Dannahue (Ausa6b15) English Shrub Rose
Elegant and understated, Dannahue (Ausa6b15) is a rose that brings a calming presence to the garden. Its soft ivory petals, brushed with peach and apricot, open into neatly rounded rosettes that bloom in flushes from early summer through to autumn. With its strong, upright habit and healthy green foliage, Dannahue (Ausa6b15) offers both structure and softness. It is well suited to mixed borders, formal plantings, containers, or can be grown as a statement shrub. #DavidAustinRoses
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Scepter'd Isle (Ausland) | English Shrub Rose
Scepter’d Isle (Ausland) is a rose that combines elegance with a captivating fragrance. Its numerous cupped blooms are a soft light pink, gradually fading to a paler shade on the outer petals, while bright yellow stamens offer a touch of warmth. The powerful myrrh scent fills the air, making it a delight for the senses. With its upright, refined form, Scepter’d Isle (Ausland) thrives in mixed borders, pots, and even shadier spots, adding both charm and structure to the garden.
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The King's Rose (Ausa27a16)
Introducing The King’s Rose (Ausa27a16) Its distinctive colouring echoes the charm of traditional Old Roses: striped fuchsia and white petals set upon semi-double blooms with a golden heart at the centre, beautifully paired with a light-to-medium Musk fragrance with hints of fresh red apple and rosewater.
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Striped English Rose | The King's Rose (Ausa27a16)
Introducing The King’s Rose (Ausa27a16) new for 2025 Its distinctive colouring echoes the charm of traditional Old Roses: striped fuchsia and white petals set upon semi-double blooms with a golden heart at the centre, beautifully paired with a light-to-medium Musk fragrance with hints of fresh red apple and rosewater.
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Crimson-red Roses | Thomas à Becket (Auswinston)
Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Thomas à Becket (Auswinston), a rose of rich crimson beauty. With its effortless blend of natural charm and classic appeal, this rose stands apart, offering large, informal blooms that recall the beauty of Species roses. The delicate fragrance, a perfect harmony of Old Rose and lemon zest, lingers in the air to gently delight your senses. #davidaustinroses #gardeninginspiration #englishroses
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Thomas à Becket (Auswinston) English Shrub Rose
Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Thomas à Becket (Auswinston), a rose of rich crimson beauty. With its effortless blend of natural charm and classic appeal, this rose stands apart, offering large, informal blooms that recall the beauty of Species roses. The delicate fragrance, a perfect harmony of Old Rose and lemon zest, lingers in the air to gently delight your senses. #davidaustinroses #gardeninginspiration #englishroses
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Kew Gardens (Ausfence) | English Shrub Rose
The beautiful Kew Gardens (Ausfence) English shrub rose was named in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London. Featuring small, single flowers in large, hydrangea-like heads, Kew Gardens blooms nearly continuously from early summer through autumn. Ideal for attracting bees, the healthy and almost thornless Kew Gardens is perfect for mixed borders, pots, containers, rose hedges, and shady areas. Its versatility makes it a striking addition to any…
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